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B69 4RR

Wolverhampton Road

Langley

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Overview

Postcode B69 4RR is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Langley Green area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Langley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Langley Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Langley Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from B69 4RR.

Flood risk

Low

Langley Green near B69 4RR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 4RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green
0.9 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 4RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLangley ParkSmallWalking directions to Langley Park
0.3 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
5,659.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.92(+727%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.41(-19%)
Public order
12.74(+110%)
Vehicle crime
6.83(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
55.23%
Caribbean
25
9.03%
Indian
22
7.94%
Other White
22
7.94%
Pakistani
15
5.42%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
30.32%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.38%
Apprenticeship
17
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
35.14%
Owns with a mortgage
33
29.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
27.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.6%
Social rents from council
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Langley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£277
Semi-Detached46£243,500£268
Terraced33£175,000£219
Flats2£96,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£95,000£141,500£117,500
2017£220,000£84,750£150,000£122,000
2018£215,000£90,750£150,500£123,000
2019£230,000£90,000£160,000£131,000
2020£199,000£112,000£165,000£130,000
2021£271,000£95,000£183,500£153,500
2022£235,000£97,750£230,000£180,000
2023£182,500£125,000£222,000£179,000
2024£235,000£122,000£210,000£188,000
2025£255,000£126,000£228,500£176,000
2026£290,000£257,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£120£172£134
2017£200£138£178£143
2018£213£133£171£146
2019£187£158£180£163
2020£228£173£187£162
2021£255£154£213£180
2022£257£169£238£222
2023£266£189£240£210
2024£257£177£244£213
2025£282£177£261£212
2026£266£296£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025953, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B69 4RRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£147,000
19 Sept 20252, Clements Close, Oldbury, B69 4QJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
05 Mar 202612, Swan Crescent, Oldbury, B69 4QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,000
27 Nov 202512, Swan Crescent, Oldbury, B69 4QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£146,500
28 Jul 202543, Swan Crescent, Oldbury, B69 4QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the B69 4RR postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 4RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAl Khair Primary SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miNot applicableThe Orchard SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryLangley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 4RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 4RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiWolverhampton Road, Sandwell, B69 4RJWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAsdaWolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B69 4PUWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miKK Food and WineCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJWalking directions to KK Food and Wine
0.3 miPremier- Causeway WinesCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LSWalking directions to Premier- Causeway Wines
0.3 miBest-oneLangley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SXWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B69 4RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Louise Owen

Langley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gurinder Singh Josan

Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencySmethwickE14001478
WardLangleyE05001270
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley GreenE02002072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 030BE01010002
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 4RR

Is B69 4RR (Langley Green) safe?

The area around B69 4RR records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 4RR?

The median sale price around B69 4RR in Langley Green is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 4RR?

There are 15 schools close to B69 4RR, including Al Khair Primary School (Inadequate), The Orchard School (Requires improvement) and Langley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 4RR?

The closest station to B69 4RR is Langley Green, about 1,177 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 4RR?

B69 4RR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,036 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 4RR (Langley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B69 4RR is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Louise Owen (Labour Party).

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